School Nurse- Shining Stars PreSchool

Rio Rancho Public Schools; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Rancho Public Schools is seeking a School Nurse for Shining Stars PreSchool. The position is a short-term 190-day contract for the 2026-2027 school year, with immediate starting date. The role involves health assessments, screenings, training staff, supervising health personnel, and coordinating emergency care and immunization compliance.

Applications posted through RRPS. The candidate must hold a nursing degree, an active NM RN license (or compact license), and NMDOE licensure or timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university; or an Associate’s Degree in Nursing and enrolled in or pursuing a BSN within three years of hire.
• Valid New Mexico Registered Nurse License or equivalent compact license.
• Current New Mexico Department of Education license appropriate to the assignment or ability to obtain within ninety days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Identify and report health problems interfering with student learning through screenings, assessments and evaluations.
• Refer students based on screening data.
• Provide consultation and training in school health, safety, health education and counseling to students and staff.
• Oversee Health Assistants and Student Nurses.
• Conduct health screenings for special and general education students.
• Advise teachers and parents regarding results.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

New Mexico Department of Education license or ability to obtain licensure within 90 days

Job description

School Nurse- Shining Stars PreSchool

Rio Rancho Public Schools Central Services - Student Services - Rio Rancho, New Mexico Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rio Rancho Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5977694
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 30, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This job posting is for Short Term 2026-2027 school year

Shining Stars PreSchool- Student Services Department

190-day contract

Job Title: School Nurse

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university; or
  Associate’s Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university and enrolled in or actively pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university, to be obtained within three (3) years from original hire date;
• Valid New Mexico Registered Nurse License issued by the New Mexico Board of Nursing or any successor licensing board for nurses or license from another state based on current compact state license according to New Mexico Nursing Board Rule; and
• Current New Mexico Department of Education license appropriate to the assignment or ability to obtain proper licensure within ninety (90) days of hire.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Identifies and reports health problems that interfere with student learning through screening procedures, assessments, and evaluations of students;
• Makes appropriate referrals based on data obtained from screenings;
• Serves on committees and attends required meetings and conferences;
• Provides consultation and training in school health, safety, health education, and counseling to students and staff;
• Oversees Health Assistants and Student Nurses;
• Conducts special education and general education student screenings;
• Advises and consults with teachers and parents regarding results;
• Supervises students with self-administered medications;
• Administers medication and delivers specialized health care needs to students;
• Develops and implements students individualized health management plans;
• Implements policies and procedures regarding school health and the control of communicable diseases in accordance with nursing standards, state laws and established policies and procedures;
• Oversees compliance with state immunization laws;
• Coordinates with School Administrators to provide or facilitate appropriate emergency care and first aid for students and staff;
• Coordinates arrangements for emergency medical transportation when necessary;
• Authorizes exclusion and re-admission of students in connection with infectious, contagious, and nuisance diseases;
• Participates in in-service training programs, workshops, and continuing education to maintain professional status;
• Maintains current BLS CPR certification;
• Assists Principal in other health-related assignments;
• Maintains communication and professional rapport with students, parents and staff;
• Complies with NMSA 24-1-4;
• Complies with state-approved New Mexico Administrative Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession and the RRPS Employee Standards of Conduct and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, School Board policies, and local, state and federal regulations; and
• Employee may be assigned other duties based on the needs of the District during the term of employment.

Work Hours: Work hours are established in employment contract. Additional work hours may be required as scheduled by School Principal or supervisor.

An Equal Opportunity employer

https://www.rrps.net/page/salaries

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

Contact Information

• Kimberly Williams , Director of Nursing
• Central Services - Student Services
• Email: [e-mail]